Chili and Beer-Braised Catfish

EdsGirlAngie's Note:

This is a quick, tasty and different alternative to fried catfish. Tomatoes, beer, chili powder, garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce and a shot of Tabasco combine in a delicious simmering sauce. This makes a lot of sauce; I like to save what isn't used and add a few impromptu ingredients for a nice homemade seafood stew.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb catfish fillet, cut in serving-size pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 8 ounces bottles beer (lighter is better; I like Mexican beers here, like Sol)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce

Directions:

1. In a large plastic ziplock bag, combine flour, chili powder, garlic and salt.
2. Add catfish pieces and coat thoroughly.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and brown catfish on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
4. Remove fish to a plate; set aside.
5. Add onions to skillet and cook for about 5 minutes or until turning golden.
6. Add beer, tomatoes with their juices, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce; simmer together about 5 minutes, then return browned catfish to skillet and simmer uncovered until done, turning occasionally, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Reviews

[Crisci]

Big hit with my family. I used Rotel instead of the tomatoes and tobasco, as other readers suggested. Also I kept the catfish fillets whole instead of cutting them up. It turned out beautifully. I think the leftovers will be even better, as the fish will soak up even more of the flavor of the simmering sauce.

[MaddieLC]

I wasn't a big fan of this. The fish ended up pretty mushy.

[helix52]

This is my first review ever and I'm making it because this dish was fantastic! I used Blue Moon Summer Ale and instead of Tabasco I used Cholula. I served it over some multigrain rice. The beer enhanced the flavor and everything tasted perfect! I highly recommend this recipe!